MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,135 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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advies slight play detected to both front inner track control arm inner bushes at time of test ( owner is advised to consider replacement shortly before further deteriation occurs )
advise handbrake mechanism worn at time of test ( owner is advised to consider replacemant / repair to this item shortly before further deteriation occurs )
advise temporary repair carried out to centre exhaust to seal small blow at time of test
advise wear to inner edges of nearside rear tyre at time of test ( not into centre 3/4 tread pattern or showing tyre build )
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
hibgh level stop light only 50% working
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P159 XCD is a 1997 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1997 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 108,500 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P159 XCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P159 XCD registered?
P159 XCD is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 27 June 1997.
Is P159 XCD safe to buy?
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